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18/03/2026

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Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, perfluoroheptanoic acid, mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate can predict lung cancer mortality

A model composed of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHA), and the plasticizer mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate can predict lung cancer mortality, according to a study published online March 4 in Clinical ...

Mar 18, 2026

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Self-esteem and openness to LGBTQ peers help all high schoolers, finds a study

For teens entering high school—an anxious time for many—inclusive environments benefit not only those identifying as LGBTQ but also their majority-group peers, Cornell-led psychology research finds. Especially for LGBTQ students, ...

Mar 18, 2026

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Telehealth is great equalizer for postpartum care across racial lines, study finds

The postpartum period is one of the most challenging times for mothers of all backgrounds. In addition to providing 24-hour care for a newborn infant (and likely other members of the family) on limited, sporadic sleep, these ...

Mar 18, 2026

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Analysis: In US health insurance market, consolidation of insurers is increasing premiums

The U.S. health insurance industry relies heavily on private markets, but these markets are highly concentrated and are growing more so over time. In a new analysis, researchers document concentration across commercial, Medicare ...

Mar 18, 2026

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Bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting and gambling harm, study shows

Research has confirmed for the first time that people with active gambling accounts who receive regular "free bets" and other direct marketing offers place a lot more bets, spend far more, and suffer greater related harms ...

Mar 18, 2026

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GLP-1 medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression

GLP-1 medications used to treat diabetes and obesity were associated with a reduced need for hospital care and sickness absence due to psychiatric reasons, a new study shows. The large register-based study was carried out ...

Mar 18, 2026

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System-wide medication algorithm leads to better blood pressure control

A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California's six academic medical centers has effectively lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands of patients, according to a new ...

Mar 18, 2026

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Study offers single explanation for two major symptoms of schizophrenia

Scientists have long known that dopamine helps the brain learn from rewards, but a new computational model shows how for people with schizophrenia this learning system can break down and simultaneously produce two very different ...

Mar 18, 2026

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Pre-pandemic symptom visits linked to higher odds of post-COVID, study finds

Women who frequently sought health care for recurring symptoms before the pandemic were more likely to later be diagnosed with post-COVID, according to a thesis from the University of Gothenburg. One of the sub-studies in ...

Mar 18, 2026

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Did the British unleash biological warfare against Washington's troops?

George Washington had a problem in the winter of 1777. Smallpox was devastating the already undermanned Continental Army, and much-needed new recruits were being quarantined for a month as a precautionary measure. In addition, ...

Mar 18, 2026

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